DIY OFF GRID WASHING MACHINE
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- This is a quick look at the DIY Off-Grid Washing Machine I build. For a step by step "how to" photo post on it, follow this link: steemit.com/ho...
Here is a basic list of the materials that I used:
55 gallon barrel
30 gallon barrel
1 ¼ inch wooden rod
4 hinges
2 locking clasps
Screws
2 X 4 lumber
Short section of hose
Metal to use for a handle
Wire
Nuts and bolts
1 ¼ inch PVC pipe
Scrap tubing
Metal hook
Here are the tools that I used:
Power drill
1 ¼ inch spade bit
Reciprocating saw
Papa make a video of how you did it! I would like the blue prints so I can replicate it. It will be so useful here.
Check this link for a photo how to post: steemit.com/howto/@papa-pepper/how-to-make-an-off-the-grid-washing-machine-a-simple-step-by-step-photo-post
@@PapaPepper thank you for sharing this! Truly appreciate it! How much did everything cost you? If u don't mind me asking?
@@erikahernandez565 I forget what I paid for the hardware, but I think I got the barrels for free and the wood was repurposed. To purchase each part these days... not sure what'd it run.
@@PapaPepper Aww thank you for your honesty and for taking your time to reply to me! Truly appreciate it! And again thank you for sharing this video and blue prints pictures! I'm going to try to do it! 🔧👩🔧
Hey papa pepper, am from India and am helping a group of my 8th grade students to do this project. We are upgrading this though using metal rods to hold the drum in position. Also we will be powering the circular motion using a chain set attached to a stationary bicycle. This is to design it in a such a way as to cycle for exercise, wash and dry clothes and also use the rotation to generate power to convert it to electricity to charge or light up some electricals.
Wow, excellent
Please let me know how it turns out
Please send a tutorial of this!!!! I desperately want to make one with a bicycle attachment
The best human powered DIY washer I have seen yet!
Great design. When we lived in the Alaskan bush we had wash day once a month. We used giant garbage cans and a broom stick. The clothes were spot treated, then went in the garbage can, then you start agitating. This was the same water that had been used for baths that morning. It already had soap in it from washing us. Fresh water with vinegar was in a second can and that was the rinse.
People can judge, but most people will never know how difficult it is to hand pump water that much water and heat it up on a wood stove. This was incredible work.
This system looks a lot less dramatic. I'd go for two - one for wash and one for rinse - so multiple loads could use the same water. Wastes less products. Love it.
underrated video. Very good
Great going. Been thinking on building one for awhile now. My stand will be a bit different. I want to put a wringer on the end without the handle. Also was thinking a wire rack on the sides would be good for sorting and folding laundry. Great idea . This beats all others ive seen on youtube.
This is a great idea for diy washing machine. I hope to make one soon because the way things going with current events....good to have options just in case you can't wash at laundromats
Very good point. I like to hope for the best (while I plant for the worst) and usualyy end up somewhere in between. Thank you!
Or grid black outs. This can be set in a tub. Year round use and city folk won't think you crazy. Close the shower curtain 😂.
Just made one.my stand is a little different incorporating a folding table on both sides and a shelf on both sides to put soap bleach ect on .this was a great idea. Thanks
I love this. The way things are right now and how close WW3 is, I think we all need to start bringing back old techniques to get ourselves through hard times.
Exactly, history repeats itself, live in the past to be prepared for the future
Looks good..would like to see how you attach the centre pole to the inner barrel though to stop it from slipping around and to drive it.
IDEA: Have you considered making the outside barrel stainless steel and building a rocket stove or maybe two, for even heat distribution, underneath? Be able to wash in warm water, and then tumble dry in the same machine assuming you could devise a small vent that would let out the moisture during the dry cycle but not too much water during the wash cycle.
Yeah the addition of a stainless barrel would increase the costs but it isn't like it wouldn't last forever.
Now that is a great idea, and I had not previously thought of that. Thanks so much for sharing it!
@@PapaPepper happy to help. If you decide to do it, please let me know how it works out.
Just heat water over a fire first. Pour it in & wash away. 🤷
Is there Any update about this ❤️❤️
Happy to have come across this video. Great design.
Excellent idea. Have seen similar versions others swear by it.
Well done! This would make a grand potato washer as well.
Your is solution is the best I have found. And thanks for the clear to the point video quickly covering it all.
Nice thinking, thanks,, I am at camp now and will make one, thanks again
So simple. So useful. You are a genious
Best Practical design on youtube.
Looks good
Nice, will have to build one
Rough cut Ingenuity right there!👍🇺🇸
Best one yet every one i found is way to small this one perfect
Very cool
This is so cool
What a genius you are. That's awesome. I want one.
I'm spoiled I have a washer n dryer. Good to know how to make/use this method. Actually seen many kinds of washers. Love the line dry clothes always smell nice when hung out.
Papa Pepper I almost said we did it at the same time but I looked at the 5 yr. Time line and you got me by about 2 years. Great work bro I just greatfuly stumbled across your channel. Great idea 💡
Brilliant!
Brilliant! Thank you.
Very nice!
FANTASTIC.. I wish I could buy one
Ty! I have mine almost done, just need a spigot to drain it. I used 3/4" conduit and two 3/4" conduit hubs, so there is no pole running through the washer tub! I used a couple elbows, caps, and nipples. Love it!
Nice improvements!! Excellent job
Omg....so the conduits going through the blue barrel...to the elbows and the caps and nipples going through the white barrel.. is it stable?! Omg kind of a revelation haha
I was just wondering, if the power is down, how are you able to use a hose? I remember my Grandma using a tub and washboard for Grandpa's work clothes and even my Mum used a wringer-washer with seperated rinse tubs about 70 years ago until my folks bought a more modern "automatic" washer. A washboard/tub saves huge amounts on soap, too! You just keep using the same wash water until you deem it time to change it. Same for the rinse water. Then, off to the clothesline with clothespins. The sun and wind will dry them, but also solar-disinfect and deodorize as well. Cheers.
Really useful!! Thanks that's what I was looking for.
Simple and Efficient. Perfect...
I had a exact idea but with a stationary bicycle to turn the washing machine that way you can workout and wash clothes at the same time
Just an idea but instead of having your crank handle like you have it set up have your washing machine hooked up to a chain and a bicycle. You will get a faster motion out of it and when doing the air dry you're able to get a faster Revolution for the spin cycle
That's rad!
Wow! That's so awesome! My Dad made a composter like this! Bees would nest in it, so he gave it away. Now I'm wishing he'd kept it so I could have it to use as a washing machine :) His was made of wood though! Very similar design but quite a pretty design! He's an expert (though amateur) woodworker.
Soooooo dope
This is genius!!!
Nice! Sure beats a mineral tub and toilet plunger!
This was super cool!!!! Thanks for the video
absolutely amazing machine!
This was amazing! Thank you for sharing honey!
Nice job!
What are you using as agitators? How will you keep the metal hinges from getting rust stains on the clothes? How did you treat the dowel to deal with frequent soaking? How long does it take to do a full load of laundry with this method? Would adding a motor be a problem?
That is amazing. Absolutely awesome.
Thanks!
How did you secure the pole to the barrel?
I am confused. Watched the instructions, maybe missed it? When you turn the dowel, how is it affixed to the white barrel? Even if a snug fit, over time it will loosen up and then the dowel would rotate but the inner barrel wont move. Or am I missing something?
1:04 you can just make out some screw heads on the inside. I'd say he probably has a collar mounted on the outside of each end of the 30gal and a bolt going through. Thread one side of the collar, add some Loctite and you're all set.
This is crazy, good sh*t !!!! thanks for sharing
Love this!!!
Genius!!
Very interestingly cool.
That's just awesome bud !
I will build one like this prety soon
Have you already think in ading a bike ?
And a spin dryer ?
VERY cool.
How is the dowel connected to the 30 gallon drum? Wouldn't the dowel just spin and not move the barrel? Maybe some kind of pipe connector piece screwed into both.
Fantastic. How do you fasten the dowel to the inner barrel?
Same thing I’ve thought …and this info is also missing in the website pictures tutorial
Esta si que está buena!!!!😉😊👍👍👍
I NEED ONE!!!!!
Do you make them for others....I'm not mechanically inclined but would love to have one of these...I've looked on line for hand cranked ones and they all seem inadequate compared to this
thank you, was looking for something just like this.
just finished video, this was a prototype?
Papa before he had dreads. ☺
Lol between dreads, lol. I had dreads 5x before this video
@@PapaPepper I'm working on my 4th set. I'm determined to keep them this time. Going on 2 years.
I saw the step by step instruction but I have a question. How in the world do you get the inner barrel to spin if you didn't attach it directly to the dowel? My luck would be the dowel turned but the barrel would sit still. HA!
The only thing I would change is the agitators. I'm going to put some flat angles so the clothes will scoop up and fall. (I saw that on The Colony 1st season)
Actually, I did screw the center barrel into the dowel. Good question though, I should have made that more obvious. Thanks!
I've just had this idea and RUclips didn't let me down with it: a cement mixer 🤔💡
ruclips.net/video/un8EzqOZnAQ/видео.html
This was 2 yrs ago.. have u done an update? Is this still how u r doing your laundry? Do u supposed you could make a food blender with this idea? Lol. I am pondering the idea of living with minimal electricity
This is our backup. Our primary is a traditional washer, but we wanted to be prepared to have an alternative if we find ourselves without electricity.
Can you wash a king size quilt or sheets in this? If you hook it up to a bicycle then it would be easier.
this is genius .
Hello after a few years how has it held up? Looks AWESOME
How did this work out for you? Any changes you would make? Improvements? Are you still using this type?
genius
If this is the protptype- have you msde the full on version.
I'm wanting to put a sproket or pulley on on it and hook it up to an excersize bike ! Great design though !
Keep em guessin while you reload !
Wulf
Put a gear or pulley on there and run it to a bicycle like on giligans Island so can put the kids to work or get some exercise
How could I hook up a motor for home use? New washers suck.
What size of barrel is the inside barrel? Im guessing the outside one is a 55 gal drum?
For your blue outer barrel, I noticed where you inserted the rod to connect the inner barrel and allow it to act like an axle, how do you get around the wooden dowel rubbing on the outer barrel and wearing down the plastic? Have you made any revisions to this addressing something like that? I got to figure if you're using this washer a lot, you're going to start seeing the rods rubbing effect on the plastic the more you use it.
Do you need a bearing or bushing for around the dowel?
Didn't add pne
IT FASTER THAN A NORMAL WASHING MACHINE!!!!!!!
How well does it spin the clothes? I bought my barrels. I'd like to be able to fill it with more water...what could I use to seal the axle?
I would try rubber tubing, slice it lengthwise and use it on the barrel edge
@@PapaPepper Mine wants to take off when it gets spinning. Need to secure the stand and maybe strap down the barrel.
Goood taks easi!!!!
How did you attach the 30 galon barrel to the doll rod? I replacated this but the tank kept tearing away from the rod when It was under load.
How can I add something that filters the water when agitating...pet hair problem.
Genius 😂
Hm. Crank is not recommended. Looks much less comfortable than the Dasher design.
Waaaaw
Can you please tell me how you made this. Thank you.
Hmmm.... let me check. I think I have a post. Okay, got it ---> steemit.com/howto/@papa-pepper/how-to-make-an-off-the-grid-washing-machine-a-simple-step-by-step-photo-post
That should have a step by step explanation with photos. Let me know if it helps!
@@PapaPepper Thank you very much. It looks so simple. My hubby said he can do that for me. We are going to be moving to a property that only costs $8,000 for 5 acres with a house and a garage on it. It is in northern Missouri. I am going to have so much fun there. I get frustrated and depressed around people. I can go for maybe a couple hours in a month around people.
@@sueeasley5366 How is your DIY washing Machine holding up after a year. I saw your post on @Papa Peppers video on how he made his. I just wanted you to know you are not alone with the Depression and Anxiety. I am newly diagnosed with these as well as PTSD. We just moved to Arkansas this past July and wished we had done it years ago. We bought some raw land but gave it back to much to handle sense my Husband was diagnosed with cancer. But the blessing is we have a creek that runs threw and never dries up.
Just wanted to say you are NOT ALONE I'm right here with you. If you want to chat let me know, would love to make a few friends that are starting out Homesteading like us or have already started. Hugs
Or 1400 dollars to save you the workout. But a treadmill motor works to turn it.
Have you thought of making it and selling it? What would you price it if you have a buyer ?
How do you get the inner drum to spin instead of just the wood rod?
1:06 I thing these two screws near the rod do that with some kind of extra piece behind the drum
Use a laundry wringer, easy and effective.
hahahahaaha this is so efficient lmfao
What did you use for agitators
Instead of a hand crank be cool to use bicycle
Where can I find instructions to build this?
I'll have to look and see if I can find a link. It'll be a couple days before I'm at a computer
@@PapaPepper no worries. I would greatly appreciate the help!! Thank you so much 😊
@@PapaPepper I searched the comments and found your written instructions. I am so excited to try making my own washing machine 😀. I shared this video with several others who are going off grid.
@@danachoate5361 i forgot i had that there. That's the link i wanted to get you. Good job!
@@PapaPepper Did you make a wringer also?
Boy oh boy your wife is one lucky gal....
Lol, if we need to, more effort to get clean clothes will be a worthy trade... this is our backup
@@PapaPepper i was not joking ...im all about off grid no electricity the least taking the more elbow grease...i wasnt being sarcastic...i cant tell you what a weirdo i am considered in my hoidy toit family for doing things with little to no carbon footprints. I recycle i repurpose i use solar energy and want yo build a cobb house sustainable through solar energy etc.
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How about a real true step by step building It video?
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This is nifty, but when you get tired of hand cranking your washing and finally go out and buy an electric machine, you could turn that thing into a barbecue, maybe???
how well does it actually clean clothes?
Hi! Same way any washing machine will. The fins, or in this case the bars, gently hold back cloth thence 'slopping' and allowing it to fall back into the water thus agitating the soiled cloth to be knocked off of the cloth to be held by the soap in suspension until it's dumped and rinsed out.
Like ones home washer.
Cheers.
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Brilliant. Thank you!!!